Committee of the Whole

THAT the Committee of the Whole agenda for May 24, 2017, be approved as presented.

THAT the RFQ unit prices submitted by Tinney’s Septic Service and Construction be approved.

THAT the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with WMI & Associates Limited for the Engineering Design and Contract Administration Services for the Chatham Street Reconstruction and the Salt Dome Engineering be approved. AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a confirmatory by-law for council approval.

THAT the disposal of all surplus items be approved as presented.

THAT staff be directed to coordinate the purchase and installation of netting for the primary baseball diamond at McGuire Park in the amount of $12,500 + HST; AND THAT $12,500 + HST be funded from the 2017 Arena roof membrane capital dollars.

THAT option C be approved and the Kings dressing room upgrades move forward as requested; AND THAT the lighting be funded through the arena maintenance operating budget with the $1335.18 + HST for the centre ice stencil be funded through the 2017 capital funds set aside for arena roof membrane AND FURTHER THAT the Kings be permitted to relocate 40 years’ worth of team pictures to the Lounge; AND FURTHER THAT following a community naming competition for the Lounge hosted by the Kings, that a proposed name is brought forward to Committee of the Whole for approval through a staff report; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to include in the report, a letter of understanding with the Kings outlining the conditions of the naming of the Lounge; AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to investigate opportunities for a new advertising program that has revenue generating potential for all interested user groups including the Town; AND FINALLY THAT staff be directed to provide Committee with a comprehensive report outlining potential advertising partnership structures.

THAT the Recreation and Community Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: ·Tourism advertising (print & on-line) for future consideration (Spring 2017) ·Recreation Assets (Parks & Facilities) Analysis (Summer 2017) ·Cycling Strategy (Fall 2017) ·Curling Club Operations Review/Agreement (Spring 2017) ·Outdoor Skating Rink (Spring 2017) ·Karma Ecology Garden Report / Agreement (Fall 2017) ·Pickleball (Fall 2017) ·Rotary Park Pavilion Rental Review (Spring 2017)

THAT the Planning and Community Development Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: ·Thompson Road West extension (Fall 2017) ·Development Charges - CIP, targeted incentives and opportunities (Fall 2017) ·Land Inventory Analysis (Summer 2017) ·Agrobusiness in the Industrial Zone (April 2017) ·Secondary Suite Report (Fall 2017) ·Ojibwa Landing Update (Summer 2017)

THAT the water meter capital contribution amounts be approved as presented. AND THAT the changes take effect upon Council approval. AND FURTHER THAT the updated diagram on Schedule D be approved as presented. AND FINALLY THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-law amendment for Council approval.

THAT the 2017 Tax Rates and Budget Estimates be to include a 0.9 percent overall; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward the necessary By-laws for Council approval.

THAT the Finance and Corporate Services Section endorse the following additional and existing referrals to upcoming agendas and staff: Future Agenda Items: ·Community Engagement initiatives (Clerk/CAO - Summer 2017) ·Land sale policy review (Clerk/CAO - Summer 2017) ·Taxi Licence Review (Clerk - Summer 2017) ·Smoking Policy on Parks and Town Property (Clerk - Spring 2017) ·Election 2018 timelines (Clerk - 2017) ·Composite Fee Schedule Comparison (Summer - 2017) ·Insurance Joint RFP Review (Finance - Fall 2017) ·Fire Service Review - Town of Midland Partnership (CAO - Spring 2017) ·Referral Item Review (CAO - Spring 2017) ·Fire Permit Fee Review (Finance – Summer 2017)